Native Land Pod
In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home. In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls. Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home. Talk to us: Angela Rye @angelarye Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers
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Mississippi’s attorney general, Lynn Fitch, and her office have cleared the Senatobia police of wrongdoing after one of their officers shot and killed a 1-year-old in a Walmart Parking lot last summer.
The A.G.’s office said the use of force was “justified” since the officer felt threatened, alleging that the child’s mother was in a vehicle driving toward them. The Senatobia police have no...
Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style.
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Are unhinged campaign ads the only way to cut through the noise?
Our hosts play some of their favorite campaign ads, gaffs, and crash outs.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #153 that aired on 10-15-26.
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What is owed in reparations for slavery, who qualifies, and why has reparatory justice been delayed for generations? On Cite Your Source with Angela Rye, Angela examines the case for reparations in America, from the racial wealth gap and underfunded HBCUs to corporate accountability and the economic legacy of chattel slavery. The conversation explores H.R. 40, raci...
NYC officials are calling for a Target boycott after one of Target’s locations in the Bronx was used as a staging area for ICE operations.
That staging area was used before an ICE-officer-involved shooting where Oscar Belgal was shot in the neck with his young son in the backseat.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod.
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Online “prediction markets” have become a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. As they grow, they threaten to swallow our institutions whole, from professional sports to the White House.
Do campaign ads HAVE to be unhinged to break through the noise? Our hosts play some of their favorite campaign ads, gaffs, and crash outs.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 153 of Native L...
Guest Dr. David J. Johns helps Angela process comments and criticism after last week’s segment about Barack Obama, and the need for new Black leadership.
Speaking of which, you can pre-order The Black Papers now, the most comprehensive Black policy agenda produced in a generation. Angela Rye and Dr. Johns have been working for the last 18 months with the State of the People team to put this together and it’s fina...
Violent crimes in Chicago are falling (despite what Trump is saying). In 2025, they hit a decade-low. How did they do it??
Mayor Brandon Johnson shares the city’s secrets.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #152 that aired on 10-08-26
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Chicago Crime Rate: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-violent-crime-at-decade-low-as-arrest-rates-r...
The actor, Da’Vinchi, caught a lot of heat this week for calling Black Americans lazy.
That’s not all he said though. Our hosts examine the totality of his remarks AND the uproar in response to them.
Join Hosts ngela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for a special live MiniPod.
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What is our duty to the ancestors? Particularly for those in power.
Barack Obama asked himself this question in an interview with author Ta-Nehasi Coates. Chicago’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, joins us to answer it as well.
Violent crimes in Chicago (despite what Trump is saying) are falling, in 2025 they hit a decade-low. How did they do it??
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 152...
Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style.
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Our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans.
We miss when hip hop stars rallied against the system. Now they’re more often concerned with getting their taxes cut, and being close to power.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #151 that aired on 10-01-26
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Billionaire Lebon James’ wife, Savannah James, stirred some controversy when she shared that she doesn’t pay for her best friend’s travel when they vacation together. What are the responsibilities of the “rich” friend?
And our hosts react to a story from the “Call The Girls” podcast about a husband who put his wife in the backseat so his female coworker could sit up front.
Joi...
The midterm elections are 33 days away. It’s a good time to recap where the race for the Senate stands. Plus, our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans. Are these clowns convincing anyone?
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 151 of Native Land Pod. Welcome home y’all!
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– Crystal Mason, a Black Texas woman who was sen...
Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style.
Today Bakari has a special sixth entry, and a couple of new faces are introduced to the rankings.
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What will governance look like when Democrats take back power? Our guest, Pete Buttigieg, says we can’t go back to how things were. There has to be a new normal.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #150 that aired on 09-24-26.
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...A Grand Jury has decided that there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the Nolan Wells case, meaning there will not be a state-led investigation into his death.
In response, the Wells family and their attorneys have released new evidence, which shows that the Grand Jury’s ruling is nothing short of malpractice.
Nolan Wells was the 18-year-old who drowned off the coast of Mississippi while hanging out with ...
What will governance look like when Democrats take back power? How will they undo the blatant corruption that we’ve seen under Trump 2.0? Our guest, Pete Buttigieg, says we can’t go back to how things were. There has to be a new normal.
Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate, Pete Buttigieg, joins the show to talk strategy: how Democrats can win, and what they need to do when they have power.&...
Can we build Black wealth without social justice protections?
A conversation about wealth-building with Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal, co-founders of Earn Your Leisure.
EYL: https://earnyourleisure.com/
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Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style. We have a couple of honorable mentions today.
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